NPD Junior Manager
Biscuit International Sweden AB / Civilingenjörsjobb / Örkelljunga
2026-02-20
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Do you want to work close to production, develop new food products and be part of an international company with strong local roots?
We are now looking for a Junior NPD (New Product Development) Manager to join Biscuit International Sweden. We welcome both recent graduates and candidates with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
About the role
As a Junior NPD Manager, you will be part of our R&D/NPD team in Åsljunga and work closely with the R&D Manager and cross-functional teams. You will support and execute New Product Development projects - from idea to launch - in a hands-on, production-close environment.
Depending on your experience, you will either start in a more learning-focused role or take more independent responsibility within defined project scopes. Regardless of entry level, you will play an important role in developing, testing and improving our products.
You will be located in Örkelljunga and Åsljunga, Sweden and the role is 100% fulltime.
This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple functions - including marketing, quality, logistics, and production - and to contribute directly to profitable growth in an international environment.
Main responsibilities
Support and participate in New Product Development (NPD) projects - one of our key strategic growth pillars
Develop and test new recipes and product concepts in the bakery
Evaluate new raw materials and ingredients with focus on quality, sustainability and production efficiency
Collaborate with Procurement on alternative ingredients and suppliers
Plan, execute and document production trials and validations
Support improvements of the existing product portfolio
Troubleshoot product- and recipe-related issues together with Production
Monitor market and consumer trends and contribute insights to development projects
Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing and Sales
Participate in project meetings, timelines, follow-ups and reporting
Required skills & competencies
Analytical and solution-oriented
Hands-on and comfortable working close to production
A strong team player with good communication skills
Proactive and motivated to develop toward a more senior NPD or R&D role
Merits (preferred)
University degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field
Experience from food, ingredients or manufacturing is an advantage (internships and thesis work count)
Interest in bakery products and industrial food production
Good skills in MS Office, especially Excel
Excellent writing and speech in both Swedish and English
What we offer
A flexible entry role adapted to your experience level
A clear development path within NPD and R&D
Close collaboration with experienced colleagues across the organization
An international company with a strong local presence
About Biscuit International
Biscuit International is the leading private label biscuit and bread substitute manufacturer in Europe, with a rich heritage of over 400 years of expertise in delivering excellent taste at great value. Our market knowledge and geographical coverage in more than 40 markets along with our uniquely diverse portfolio offer expertise to both our customers and partners. With 32 factories strategically positioned across Europe, our workforce of over 5,000 individuals forms the cornerstone of our operations.
At Biscuit International, our employees play a vital role in our success. They embrace our values of quality, integrity, and service excellence, helping us maintain our reputation as a trusted partner for customers and collaborators. We prioritize our team's development and well-being, creating a work environment that promotes trust, respect, collaboration and teamwork. This commitment to excellence and integrity guides us in delivering top-notch products and services, contributing to industry standards.
Our Swedish site is a fast-growing business unit within the group specializing in Swedish Cookies and we are well known for our delicious own brand of Swedish Cookies, Gille.
Are you interested, please send your application to HR Business Partner Anna Persson,
apersson@biscuitinternational.com, as soon as possible but latest February 28, 2026.
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2026-02-28
E-post:
apersson@biscuitinternational.com Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "NPD Junior Manager".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Biscuit International Sweden AB (org.nr 556547-4524)
Näckrosvägen 19 (
visa karta)
286 72 ÅSLJUNGA
Kontakt R&D Manager Sweden
Marie Lindau
mlindau@biscuitinternational.com Jobbnummer 9754355